Have you ever collected or donated metal cans to be recycled for cash? The aluminum in the cans is one of the more valuable scrap metals that can easily be found. Aluminum is not the only valuable metal that is worth a heap more than tin or steel; you can also find precious metals like silver, gold, and platinum if you know where to look. There are also copper, brass, and alloy metals that are valuable.…

Perhaps you operate a small-scale metalworking company or maybe you own a manufacturing business that produces auto parts. Either way, you will spend a lot of your time working with various metals and metal finishes. Chrome plating, sometimes referred to as chromium plating, is a metalworking technique that involves following a process to apply a thin layer of chromium onto another metal surface. This electroplating technique is used across an array of different applications because it is so advantageous in form and function.…

Crane operators are responsible for lifting and transporting heavy objects using cranes. There are several different types of cranes a person can use, depending on the size of the object and building, such as tower cranes, mobile cranes, and overhead cranes. A crane operator does not have to have a special education in a secondary school but there are certain training programs and apprenticeships that the operators must complete in order to learn the skills needed to properly operate the cranes.…

About Me

My name is Chris Walters and in this blog you'll learn about the different kinds of machines and equipment that's used to manufacture goods and products. I've always had a fascination for machines and how they work and I've spent many hours doing research about the various kinds that are used in the industrial and manufacturing industries. The types of machines you'll learn about include milling machines, molding machines, lathes, planers and welding machines. You'll also learn about the different kinds of robotic machines that can handle various tasks along the assembly line. I believe that you'll find my blog very interesting and I hope that you'll enjoy learning about manufacturing machines and equipment.